Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 25 October 2022.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government supporting parents in Mid and West Wales with the cost of the school day?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our pupil development grant—access provides funding directly to eligible families for the purchase of uniform, kit and other school supplies. We announced an additional one-off payment of £100 to all children and young people eligible for PDG— Access this year, taking funding to over £23 million for 2022-23.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What is Welsh Government's policy on tackling antimicrobial resistance?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

In Wales, we take the threat of antimicrobial resistance extremely seriously. Wales is fully committed to the actions, ambitions and goals identified in the UK 20-year vision and five-year action plan for reducing antimicrobial resistance. All NHS Wales organisations are expected to adhere to the principles of safe antibiotic usage.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the barriers to access to primary care?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Improving access to primary care is a key Government commitment. Primary care reform is ongoing across all contracted primary care services and increasing access is central to transforming services. Professional collaboratives are being established as part of the accelerated cluster development programme to ensure the development of accessible multi-professional services.

Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What is the First Minister’s assessment of how recent changes of policy and personnel in the UK Government will impact the living standards of the people of Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

With the resignation of another Prime Minister, the complete and utter failure of the UK Government prevents crucial decisions and actions from being taken to deal with the many challenges that we are facing. We will continue to seek to help people over what is going to be a very difficult winter.